Supporting Employment Goals of Single Parents

Every day, WorkBC Centres help people find good jobs, including many single parents. Their resilience and strength are truly inspiring, and we’re proud to support them as they look for work while caring for their children.

At WorkBC, we offer personalized support because we know that one solution doesn’t fit all. We work with single parents who are:

• Survivors of violence and abuse
• Young parents
• Newcomers to Canada
• Individuals with disabilities
• Indigenous people, with focus on providing culturally safe services

Are you a single parent? We invite you to visit your local WorkBC Centre!

We offer a wide range of free services to help you find a job. On your first visit, we’ll chat about how we can best support you. We can help with resumes, cover letters, and connect you with local employers.

If you need training, we can link you to grants and programs in fields like healthcare, construction, cybersecurity and more.

Read about other single parents who found jobs through WorkBC. You’re not alone – we're here to help!

Did you know? If you’re receiving Income Assistance, your benefits won’t be affected while using our services.

Anna-Olena's new life in Canada

After escaping the war in Ukraine, Anna-Olena and her child arrived in Prince George with nothing. Despite having no home, plans, or job prospects, she was determined to build a new life for herself and her child.

Anna-Olena reached out to her local WorkBC Centre for help. Her employment counsellor took the time to understand her background, education, and skills. Through career assessments, they determined career opportunities at the airport that would be a great fit for her.

Having a clear goal gave Anna-Olena direction. With WorkBC support, she enhanced her skills and created a standout resume and landed a job as a Customer Service Supervisor at Central Mountain Air.

WorkBC continued to support her with new work clothes and gas cards for her first month. Anna-Olena’s determination, combined with WorkBC’s support, helped her start a new chapter in her life.

Her story is a testament to the incredible support WorkBC provides. If you’re facing challenges, remember WorkBC is here to help turn your dreams into reality.

Jessica followed her childhood dream to become a teacher

Jessica, a single mom with limited work experience, took on a physically demanding warehouse job that soon became too taxing on her body. Knowing she needed to pursue further education to change her situation, she reached out to her local WorkBC Centre. With one-on-one support, she mapped out a plan for her future, including further education to gain the skills needed.

Inspired by her childhood dream of becoming a teacher, Jessica enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program at Vancouver Career College. WorkBC helped arrange daycare and provided financial support for school and childcare.

Reflecting on her journey, Jessica says, “I felt like I didn’t have time to study, all I wanted to do was earn and provide for my children. I hadn’t seen the bigger picture yet. But still, I was attending the [WorkBC Centre] seminar and following what Ms. Rosita [the employment counsellor] instructed me to do. And it was the best decision I made that time.”

Jessica graduated with honours, and works full time at a large daycare, doing a job she loves.

Single dad Kaleb lands a new job

Living in a remote area and being a single dad made it tough for Kaleb to find a good job. He reached out to his local WorkBC Centre for help, given his limited availability and the lack of opportunities in his rural community.

WorkBC provided him with job search tools, helped him create a strong resume, and connected him with personal counseling support.

Kaleb landed a part-time job as a chef at The Oak Wellness Centre and later a full-time position at Red Road Recovery. WorkBC supported him with essential clothing and fuel cards, making it easier to settle into his new career.

“Definitely helped to switch career paths, reassurance of resume, WorkBC helped me develop confidence. WorkBC made a big difference being able to access information I didn’t have previously” - says Kaleb.